Briefs

December 15, 2005

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

ND's Brewster selected

Notre Dame senior Lauren Brewster was named a second-team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Wednesday. Brewster, who was a third-team All-American in 2004 and an honorable mention selection in '03, is the first Notre Dame player ever to be named to one of the top two All-America teams by any organization. She also is one of just five players in Division I to be an AVCA All-American and CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2005. Fellow senior Lauren Kelbley received honorable mention from the AVCA for the third year in a row, and sophomore Adrianna Stasium also was an honorable mention selection. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Titans misfire

Jessica Hass had 19 points and nine rebounds but had little support as Indiana University-South Bend fell to St. Francis 62,51 Wednesday night. The Titans (7-6) shot under 30 percent for the game, including 1-for-24 from 3-point range. Lindsay Medler was the only other Titan to score in double figures with 10 points.

EXPRESS signs Swanagan

Former Notre Dame basketball player Harold Swanagan is the second player to sign with the new Elkhart EXPRESS of the International Basketball League. He joins Lazarus Sims on coach Daimon Beathea's roster. A 6-foot-7 power forward, Swanagan played in 127 games while at Notre Dame between 1998-02, the fourth highest in school history. In 2001-02, Swanagan was tri-captain of the team and helped the Irish achieve a second consecutive NCAA Tournament second-round appearance while averaging 8.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He also was named to the Big East Academic All-Star Team. COLLEGE RECRUITING

Reuland to make choice

Mission Viejo, Calif., tight end Konrad Reuland is expected to announce his college choice tonight after reportedly narrowing his interest to Notre Dame, Southern California and Nebraska. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Reuland will announce on CSTV at 7:30 on "Tom Lemming's Generation Next." Recruiting analyst Lemming ranks Reuland as the No. 1 tight end in the country. COLLEGE BASKETBALL

IPFW gets $5 million

A Fort Wayne businessman is donating $5 million to IPFW to build an indoor track and to fund athletic scholarships. It's the largest gift the university has ever received. "I was trying to find the right vehicle to make a difference," said Larry Lee, owner of Leepoxy Plastics and a former competitive runner. "I identified IPFW as a diamond in the rough. It was an untapped asset. I honestly believe there is no great city without a great university." The donation includes $1 million for an indoor track in the Student Services Complex, which will allow IPFW to expand, remodel and connect Hilliard Gates Sports Center, Walb Student Union and the Helmke Library. The remaining $4 million will go into a trust fund that will be used for athletic scholarships after the 61-year-old Lee and his wife die. AUTO RACING

Michelin leaving F1

French tire maker Michelin said Wednesday it was pulling out of Formula One after the 2006 season, leaving Japanese-owned Bridgestone as the sport's only tire supplier. Michelin's future in F1 had been in doubt since all seven of the French manufacturer's two-car teams pulled out of the race at Indianapolis on June 19 because of concerns over the safety of the tires. Only six of 20 F1 cars -- all equipped with Bridgestone tires -- raced that day. COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Hawkins to coach Buffs?

Colorado was reportedly negotiating a contract with Boise State coach Dan Hawkins Wednesday. "Dan Hawkins is the type of coach who represents virtually every expectation that I outlined," CU athletic director Mike Bohn told Denver station KUSA-TV. "And if we're fortunate enough to get this completed and have Dan Hawkins announced as our coach, then we will have been very, very successful and we will be well on our way to restoring a sense of pride in the Golden Buffaloes." Hawkins, who interviewed Saturday with CU, canceled a recruiting trip set for this week. Asked about negotiations with Colorado, he told the Idaho Statesman that "the process isn't complete." The Denver Post, on its Web site Wednesday, reported that Bohn was in negotiations with Hawkins.